Dratshang, National Housing Development Corporation Limited, and Thimphu Thromde are the highest land and building tax payers. Thimphu Thromde has encountered a challenging situation as they grapple with a delay in implementing new tax rates. According to a recent announcement, taxes for land and buildings were supposed to have been …

There is a public concern in Thimphu on the recent tax revision, which many say was enacted without conducting public consultations. Property owners are particularly worried about the implications of the significant tax increase, as the country grapples with the aftermath of the pandemic, leading to a substantial number of …

Bhutan’s nationwide telecommunications network experienced widespread fluctuations on friday around 11 am, leaving citizens frustrated and disconnected from the digital world. The outage, which began in the early morning hours, impacted essential services and digital communication channels for the telecom users. Bhutan Telecom, said that there were partial fluctuations in …

A 43-year-old man was arrested on 30 August 2023 by the South Thimphu Police, Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) for allegedly raping his 18-year-old daughter and attempting to do the same to his 14-year-old daughter. The elder daughter is said to have endured sexual exploitation for a few years, according to …

Thimphu Thromde issued a notification on 29 July 2022 to create a more orderly and compliant urban environment. The two divisions involved in the initiative, the Thromde Compliance and Enforcement Division (COeD) and the Operation and Maintenance Division (OnM), have revealed their achievements and observations. On July 29, 2022, Thimphu Thromde implemented …

In recent times, there has been a disturbing trend of sharing content on social media that infringes upon the privacy, dignity, and rights of children and vulnerable individuals. On 23 August, the Women and Children Division, Secretariat to the National Commission for Women and Children, in collaboration with the Department …

In a tragic turn of events, the settlement below the Gelephu-Trongsa highway was shattered as the Sethikhari Stream overflowed, causing havoc in the community. The incident, which occurred around 1 PM on August 24, resulted in the damage of around 13 households, affecting individuals ranging from children to an elderly …

As herds of wild elephants and lone elephants continue to raid villages, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, Bhutan has been dealing with an unparalleled issue. Concerns regarding the safety of both locals and these majestic animals have arisen as a result of the rising human-wildlife conflict. According …

In a development that has sent ripples of excitement through Bhutanese households and kitchens, chilli prices have taken an unprecedented dip, with 85 percent reduction in price, thanks to a surge in availability within the local market. This unexpected turn of events is delighting consumers across the country as the …

A major controversy erupted for animal feed in 2021 after the deaths of thousands of birds, with claims that the feed was to blame.  Following long-awaited testing in 2022, given that a small number of feed samples tested positive for mycotoxins and metals above permissible levels, it was impossible to …